Yes. But this specific SHA256 can be used as a token of exchange and buy almost everything. Anyway I don't want to get into a pro/con discussion about bitcoin: i was just trying to avoid the paypal tax for the benefit of everyone. Anyway, I did use paypal in the end .

One more reason is that you may have to donate if you want to access restricted rooting methods for latest firmwares.
Depending on TV model, here's non-exhaustive list of concerned ones (none is downgradable):

E-series 5xxx/6xxx with firmware T-MST10PDEUC greater or equal to 2000.2

I have donated 1$.
How do I get the root method to my ES 6300 with Firmware 2004.

Believe me, the language is not the problem. Also not the technical stuff. It's not clearly said that one has to donate at least 10$ in order to get the root stuff.
So when I donate 11$ I get the information, right ? And how do I get the information?

I think mostly the post says that if you donate there is no 100% guarantee that you will be given access.
But most people do receive it because these guys seem to be nice . Basically it gives you access to an insider forum where most of the discussion and status on the "new state of things is".

cmuc05 wrote:Believe me, the language is not the problem. Also not the technical stuff. It's not clearly said that one has to donate at least 10$ in order to get the root stuff.
So when I donate 11$ I get the information, right ? And how do I get the information?

Yes. Then, you'll get access to "Extras" section on forum index page (you can already expand its spoiler to see what's in)

lbalan79 wrote:I think mostly the post says that if you donate there is no 100% guarantee that you will be given access

It depends on how much, from 10$ there is 100% guarantee to get access, being 100% satisfied is another thing